Welcome! I'm here to help you to build your own subscription platform with Django.

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This course is primarily intended for those with a basic knowledge of Django and REST API's. You also need to have some knowledge of HTML, CSS, javascript and a little bit of bootstrap would be helpful.  If you meet these conditions then this course is for you!

I want to help YOU to build your very first subscription platform!

Please note:

This subscription platform project that is developed in this course is for learning purposes only. I will teach you how to build a subscription platform with the expected custom functionalities.

I do not promise that this course is going to be a 100% solution for your business. Another important thing to bear in mind, is that this course is not for non-technical users.

Topics to be covered:

1) Create a custom user model: Tailor a specialized user model to meet the unique requirements of the subscription platform.

2) User creation and authentication: Implement secure user registration and authentication processes using Django.
3) User logout and account view protection: Enhance account security with logout functionalities and controlled account views.

4) Interface base navigation and layout: Design an intuitive interface using Django templates, emphasizing user-friendly navigation.
5) CRUD management for articles: Master Django's capabilities for Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations in article management.

6) Account management: Develop tools for users to efficiently manage their accounts within the Django framework.

7) Subscription setup - Phase I and II: Establish subscription functionalities in two comprehensive phases for enhanced user engagement.

8) PayPal - Initial Setup: Integrate PayPal for seamless online payment processing, with a focus on initial setup within the Django environment.

9) Create a Subscription with PayPal's API: Implement subscription creation using PayPal's API, ensuring a smooth user experience.

10) Delete a Subscription with PayPal's API: Develop functionality enabling users to cancel subscriptions seamlessly through PayPal's API.

11) Update a Subscription with PayPal's API - [Optional]: Explore additional content on updating subscriptions using PayPal's API within the Django framework. Guidance will be given on to explore and do external research on implementing an update solution (upgrade/downgrade subscriptions).

12) Client - Subscription workflow optimisation: Optimize the subscription workflow for improved client-side performance and a streamlined user experience.

13) PayPal - Production Mode: Transition the PayPal integration to production mode, ensuring readiness for real-world usage.

14) Password management: Implement Django's secure password management practices for enhanced user account security.

15) User Interface / Experience - Design: Focus on designing an engaging and responsive user interface and experience using Django templates.

16) Email verification: Strengthen account security through Django-based email verification processes.

17) Cloud storage with Amazon S3: Integrate Amazon S3 for efficient and scalable cloud storage solutions within the Python Django framework.

18) Create a PostgreSQL database with Render: Set up a PostgreSQL database using Render to efficiently manage data in conjunction with Django.

19) Deployment to Render: Learn the process of deploying the complete Python Django-based subscription platform to the Render platform for public access.